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| Cortland Opera House on Groton Avenue. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, March 1, 1899.
NOT ON THE BILL.
A Little Transaction at the D., L. & W. Station This Morning.
The French Folly Burlesque company, which appeared at the Opera House last night, was at the D., L. & W. station this morning ready to take the train for Syracuse when the manager of the company became concerned in a little scene which had not previously been advertised on the billboards or in the press notices.
The manager went down to the train and had on his arm a handsome brown overcoat. Lee Harris from Cincinnati, Ohio, a traveling man, also went down to the station a very irate man. Someone had carried off his brown overcoat. So when he got to the station he discovered a coat in the theatrical man's possession, claimed it as his, took it and put it on. The coat seemed to be a perfect fit. The theatrical manager expostulated and gesticulated. He claimed the coat as his own. Quite hot words were passed between the two and very uncomplimentary names were applied.
Chief of Police Parker was there and warned the men to desist several times. The showman claimed to have more money than the other man, enough in fact to buy the whole town. This Mr. Harris did not deny, but the witnesses of the affair could not quite see how that entered into the question. Just before the train was ready to start, the two men came together and exchanged several blows before they could be separated. No damage was done. Chief Parker took Harris by the collar and pulled him off, at the same time telling Constable James E. Edwards to capture the showman. At this the latter made a leap for the platform of a car with Jim about a pace behind. The theatrical man climbed in under a seat in a car, and the constable was unable to get him out. The other members of the troupe of course did not help the officer, but when Chief Parker went into the car Mr. Showman came out in a hurry.
At the solicitation of Mr. Harris, the officers did not hold the manager, but allowed him to go. The chiefs parting words to the theatrical man were in the nature of advice to him that the next time he gets into a difficulty around what he thinks is a country depot to be a little more careful.
The entertainment given by the company last night was not altogether satisfactory.
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| Cortland Hospital on North Main Street. |
APPRECIATES THE HOSPITAL.
Harry N. Oliver of Smithville Flats Spent a Year There.
The STANDARD has received a lengthy letter from Harry N. Oliver of Smithville Flats, Chenango county, in which he speaks in the highest terms of the Cortland hospital and of the care which he received there from both physicians and nurses for a year while undergoing treatment for injuries. The letter is too long for publication, but a brief statement of the case will be of interest.
Mr. Oliver states that he received very serious injuries to one of his legs nine years ago the 6th of July. He was treated by different physicians and surgeons and the belief of his friends was that he must have the leg amputated as otherwise he would lose his life. He was reluctant to do that, but after years of suffering during which time he steadily grew worse he finally came to the Cortland hospital determined if he could get no help to have the leg taken off. Two of the staff physicians believed the leg could be saved. They treated it with great skill, got it in condition for an operation and operated. The result was an improvement, but not a cure, though it was as much as was expected under the circumstances. Again there was treatment in preparation for a further operation and again there was improvement after the operation. The process was repeated a third time, and now Mr. Oliver reports that he is perfectly well and his limb as sound as before except that it is a little shortened, but that he says is no fault of his surgeons, but could have been obviated had his case been treated in this way in time.
Mr. Oliver is very earnest in his approval of the hospital and in his appreciation of the faithful care bestowed upon him by surgeons and nurses alike and he wants the public to know of it. He says many people have a horror of a hospital and of hospital treatment, but that would all disappear if they had occasion to go through the experience he has had.
The STANDARD has verified Mr. Oliver's statement of the facts of the case from the hospital authorities and from one of the physicians who treated him.
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| Cortland Normal School. |
Normal School Notes.
Miss Jeanette Mawhiney of the recent graduating class has secured a fine position in the academic department of the Dolgeville Union school. Miss Ethel F. Elliott of the same class has accepted a position in the academic department of the Tully school.
The present graduating class is the largest in the history of the school. Consequently the number of teachers in the practice departments is large, and in order that all may receive a sufficient amount of professional training, observation work has been introduced. So far this work has been found to be of great value, not only to the one observing but also to the teacher.
The eloquence of the future citizen now training in the intermediate department, and heard so frequently about the Normal school in preparation for the entertainment Saturday night, is proof that it will be interesting.
Now Goes to the President.
WASHINGTON, March 1.—The senate has passed the bill appropriating $20,000,000 for payment to Spain without a dissenting vote or voice.
ACTION BY GERMANY.
Her War Vessels Withdrawn From the Philippines.
ALL UGLY RUMORS SET AT REST.
A Formal Application Made to the United States Government to Undertake the Protection of German Interests in the Philippines—The Trust Was Formally Accepted.
WASHINGTON, March 1.—The German government has set at rest effectually the rumors of a purpose on its part, directly or indirectly, to embarrass the United States in the Philippine islands and has given a signal manifestation of its desire to promote the most cordial relations between Germany and the United States by ordering the withdrawal of all vessels of its navy from Philippine waters and placing the lives and property of its subjects there under the protection of the United States government.
The action taken is regarded here as a stroke in diplomacy by which will be removed all possibility of a clash between German and American interests in and about Manila, and notice to all the world and especially to any Americans who entertained any suspicions or sinister designs by Germany of the wish and purpose of the German empire to cultivate the friendship of the United States. By it Germany at once places the protection of all her large interests in the islands almost completely in our hands.
The announcement of this act by the German government came at the close of a day that had been full of sensational rumors of a clash between the Germans and Americans in Manila, the rumors finally going so far as to assert that Admiral Dewey had fired on and sunk a German vessel at Manila. These rumors spread despite the fact that the cable connecting Manila with the outer world is in the control of the United States government so that it might be reasonably expected that it would be the government to receive the first news of any disaster or collision at Manila and that at the White House, war department and navy department, positive denials were made of the receipts of any news tending even in the slightest degree to confirm the rumors.
Even some of the more cautious naval officers were infected with the fear for the moment, for while they had not the slightest Idea that there had been any trouble between the American and German ships, still they realized that, there was always the possibility of an accident aboard ship that might result disastrously.
These lingering fears in naval circles were set at rest finally at the close of the day by the receipt of some dispatches from Manila, but without mention of any untoward incident. Based on this fact, Secretary Long, Secretary Alger, Captain Crowinshield and General Corbin all took the responsibility of denying the rumors in the strongest terms.
Finally at the close of the day and after the official close of the departments, announcement was made of the reason for the great confidence the officials had in the falsity of the rumors, the state department authorized the statement that by one bold stroke Germany had removed all danger of a clash between hot heads at Manila. It was announced that the German government had ordered their ships away from Manila, probably to their new naval station at Kiachau on the Chinese coast.
The announcement was coupled with the statement that the German vessels were needed there. This may be the case, for the story has come to Washington that the Chinese have been abusing some German citizens almost in the shadow of the Chinese capital at Tien Tsin. The Germans have come to believe that the only way to meet such cases is by punitive measures, and as Tien Tsin is at the head of the navigation on the Pieho river, just below Peking, it may be the purpose to send some warships up the river to convey an idea of the German displeasure.
The German government followed its announcement to the state department of a purpose to order its vessels away from the Philippines with a formal application to the United States government to undertake the protection of all Germans in the Philippines, not only in person, but in property. This was regarded as a signal manifestation of confidence that the administration felt could not be resisted and as practically formal notice that the Germans have no ulterior purpose in the Philippines and rather than be subjected to suspicion of that score, had taken the course of turning over the care of the welfare of their citizens to the United States government. The president very promptly accepted the trust and there will be no German ships at either Manila or Iloilo to disturb the relations between the two countries by forming the base of sensational and false rumors.
FLAG OVER GUAM.
The Stars and Stripes Hoisted Over the Pacific Island.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.—The steamer Gaelic from Hong Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu has arrived here, bringing Honolulu news dated Feb. 21.
Commander Tanssig of the Bennington is the first American governor of Guam. The American flag went up over the new possessions at 10:30 a. m., Feb. I. It was raised over Fort Santa Cruz in the harbor of San Luis d'Apra, the main harbor of Guam, and saluted by the guns of the Bennington.
Simultaneously it was raised over the government buildings at Agana, five miles distant, and was saluted by a battalion from the Bennington and a company of native militia with a field battery.
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| Daniel S. Lamont. |
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| Alton B. Parker. |
AFTER BIG MEN.
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT, JUSTICE PARKER AND COLONEL LAMONT
May be at Cortland County Fair Next Fall—Annual Meeting of the Agricultural Society Held This Afternoon—Treasurer's Report and Election Directors.
The annual meeting of the Cortland County Agricultural society was held at Fireman's hall this afternoon, and preliminary steps were taken toward a rousing big county fair to be held next fall, and a committee consisting of County Judge Joseph E. Eggleston, Hon. O. U. Kellogg and T. H. Wickwire was appointed to invite the attendance of Governor Theodore Roosevelt, Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals Alton B. Parker and former Secretary of War Daniel S. Lamont. It was stated that it was believed that Governor Roosevelt would accept the invitation to come to Cortland, and it was taken for granted that Mr. Parker and Mr. Lamont, both being Cortland county boys, would take pride in coming to Cortland upon this occasion. This trio of distinguished gentlemen will, if they accept the invitation, certainly do great honor to the occasion.
President George H. Hyde presided at the meeting to-day, and the first business transacted was the election of the following five directors for the term of three years: C. F. Wickwire and W. J. Greenman of Cortland, Seth Hobart of Preble, D. K. Cutler of Scott, and D. N. Hitchcock of Homer. All but Mr. Greenman were re-elected, he being chosen in place of Hon. James H. Tripp of Marathon who had requested that he be not placed on the board again. Supervisor N. F. Webb of Virgil was chosen director for one year in place of J. J. Murray of Homer, deceased.
The bylaws were changed, fixing the time of the annual meeting as the second Wednesday in January instead of the first Wednesday in March.
A motion prevailed that hereafter no membership tickets entitling admission to the fair be issued to those members who have not paid their assessment of $25 on stock.
Treasurer C. F. Brown read his report for 1898, showing total receipts $4,850.24 as follows: State of New York $1,155.26, baseball $221.34, privileges $318.64, advertising on fence $60, advertising in premium lists $208, rent $20.87, races $332.75, gate receipts, $2,209.09, grandstand $300.50, miscellaneous $ 23.85.
Total disbursements $3,548.07 as follows: Premiums $890.28, races $750.75, labor $135.73, printing $198.40, judges $88.20, police $134.55, National Trotting association $10, attractions $362.32, office help $55, secretary and assistants $75.02, repairs $121.55, insurance $50, postage, etc., $59.91, advertising $318.94, incidentals $55.44, general supplies $241.48.
This shows the total profits of the fair to be $1,302.17. Bills contracted prior to 1898, amounting to $ 303.31, have been paid out of this sum, also a bank over draft of $259.93, and $364.49 for a new roof on the exhibition hall. Principal and interest on a note, to the amount of $192.08, also postage $2 has been paid, leaving a credit in the bank to-day of $175.36.
The directors met immediately after the session in the office of G. J. Maycumber for the election of officers. The following officers were elected:
President—George H. Hyde.
Secretary and General Manager—W. J. Greenman.
Treasurer—C. F. Brown.
Deacon Gillett Dead.
Deacon J. Leroy Gillett, who has been ill at his home west of the village opposite Elysium park, for two weeks past, died at 10:30 o'clock last night at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 13 days. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1o'clock P. M.
New Undertaker in Town.
Mr. E. R. Wright of Avon, N. Y., has purchased of the administrators the undertaking business formerly carried on by Fletcher & Bangs and will take possession in a few days. He will continue the business for the present at the old place on Clinton-ave. with a full and complete stock of the very best goods in the market. Further announcement will be made later.
Funeral of Miss Loucks.
The funeral of Miss Winifred Loucks, who died at her home on Union-st. Sunday morning, was held at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Dr. O. A. Houghton of the First Methodist church officiating. A quartet consisting of Mrs. Julia F. Twiss, Miss Nettie Stout, Mr. C. B. Doolittle and Prof. A. D. Lane rendered appropriate selections. There was an abundance of beautiful floral tributes from friends and relatives of the deceased.
Among those from out of town who were present at the funeral were: Mrs. O. Loucks, Mrs. Henry Taylor, Mrs. Chas. Paige and Mr. B. Laverne Tisdale of Elmira, Mr. and Mrs.. George Van Dusen and daughter Ethel of Binghamton, Miss Abbie Ensworth of Guilford, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Freeman of Truxton, Mrs. J. A. Tisdale, Miss. Abbie Card and Mrs. Elwin Merrick of Homer. The remains were placed in the receiving vault at the Cortland Rural cemetery.
Death of William N. Andrews.
In the death of Mr. William N. Andrews, who passed from his earthly to his heavenly home last Thursday evening, Feb. 23, 1899, Taylor loses a highly respected citizen. He had never known any other home, his birthplace being the place of his death. Feb. 12 was his 50th birthday. Mr. Andrews is survived by a wife and one brother, Mr. H. F. Andrews of Cortland, upon whom the blow falls with crushing weight. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and in the M. E. church of which he was a faithful and devoted member and where the funeral services were held Sunday at 1 o'clock conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Eberly, assisted by Rev. D. S. Anderson, a former pastor.
BREVITIES.
—The Rob Roy dancing club which was to meet to-night will meet one week from to-night instead.
—A rehearsal of the Choral society will be held at the Conservatory of Music this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
—Beard & Peck have just had a long distance telephone put in their furniture store and undertaking establishment.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Palmer & Co., Spring Skirting, page 6; McKinney & Doubleday, Wall Paper, page 7; J. B. L. Cascade, page 4.
—Leland R. Stone, aged 6 years and 10 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Stone, died last night. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
—Eggs took a tumble of 8 cents a dozen yesterday in New York on account of the warmer weather. They will be likely to go down here too right along.
—George H. Ames has rented the store at 51 Main-st., now occupied by Glann &Clark, and will move his stock of boots and shoes to that location April 1. Glann & Clark have not decided upon their location after that date.
—William E. McLaughlin, who has been the partner of J. J. Reider in the jewelry business at 80 Main-st,, yesterday sold out his interest to Mr. Reider, who will continue the business. Mr. McLaughlin went to New York last night.
—A theatre party of twenty-five from Cincinnatus has ordered seats reserved in a single block for them for Friday night for Denman Thompson's "Sunshine of Paradise Alley." A special train returns after the entertainment. Orders for tickets have also been received in large numbers from Homer, McGraw and McLean. There is a prospect of a large house.
NEW GASOLINE ENGINE.
Evidences of Much Progress at the Gillette Skirt Co.
One of the busiest and most thrifty manufacturing concerns in Cortland is the Gillette Skirt company, located upon the second and third floors of the Wells block on Clinton-ave. The company has just changed its power from electricity to gasoline, and has placed in position on the ground at the rear of the building a ten-horse power Davis gasoline engine made at Waterloo, Ia. A system of shafting leads to the third floor where the fifty-three machines are located and are in operation. The electric motor remains in position, so that in case of accident, the power will not be entirely gone. The works are now running over time, and the company has secured several additional rooms on the second floor for the manufacture of an additional line of ladies' wrappers.
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